Basic Organization Information
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc.
- Physical Address:
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Harrisburg, PA
17101
- EIN:
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23-7286159
- Web URL:
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www.pecpa.org
- NTEE Category:
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C Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification
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C01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
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N Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
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N01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
- Year Founded:
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1973
- Ruling Year:
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1973
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Mission Statement
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.
The mission is accomplished through:
Innovation: PEC seeks to develop new policies, programs and projects that demonstrate unique, but replicable approaches to solving environmental problems using market-based and other non-partisan, science-driven solutions.
Collaboration: PEC believes in the power of partnerships, bringing together people and interests of diverse backgrounds to develop positive solutions to problems that address the concerns of all stakeholders.
Education: PEC promotes the understanding of environmental issues by the public, communities, organizations, public officials and other decision-makers by making unbiased and understandable information available on problems and solutions.
Advocacy: PEC is a catalyst for legislative, regulatory and policy change by public and private decision-makers to advance solutions that are in the best environmental and economic interests of the Commonwealth.
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Impact Statement
Water Resources
Pennsylvania’s 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, along with its lakes, wetlands and aquifers not only provide our drinking supply and recreation but also sustain our economy, our heritage and future prosperity. But for more than a century, we treated our waterways with disdain, without regard to the impacts on human health or the ecology. Nearly 15,000 miles of stream in Pennsylvania are not drinkable, fishable or swimmable – 34 times the length of the Susquehanna River and 46 times the length of the Allegheny. PEC has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Water Resources, which addresses abandoned mine drainage, stormwater management and a program for trading credits for removing excess nutrients and sediment from streams.
Green Space, Recreation and Trails
Pennsylvania was called “Penn’s Woods” for good reason, and we still have the wild resources, beautiful vistas and authentic communities with which people connect. But the livability and sustainability of our communities and landscapes are at risk every day. We are one of the slowest growing states, but we consume our cherished farms and natural places faster than any state except Wyoming. Our communities and landscapes are threatened by the loss of thriving downtowns, open space, wildlife habitat and connectivity between the places we live, work and play. PEC has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Communities, which addresses sustainable development, smart growth, land stewardship and access to our resources.
Energy and Climate
Foreign oil. Soaring costs. Global warming. Pennsylvania emits one percent of the world’s greenhouse gases – more than all but 22 nations and more than 105 developing nations combined. And we spend over $36 billion a year on energy. Clearly we need better energy efficiency, more renewable energy and improved technologies. Recognizing both the risks and opportunities these critical issues present, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Energy and Climate, which has three areas of emphasis: energy efficiency, alternative energy and climate change.
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Chief Executive
Paul M. King
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2010
Chief Executive Profile:
Paul King returns to PEC after having served as chairman of the board of the organization for 12 years. He also served as interim president and CEO of PEC from April 2008 to April 2009. Mr. King is both a lawyer and qualified environmental professional with extensive experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors. He is currently the executive director of RiverQuest. Prior to that, he was the director of environmental health and safety for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh after a distinguished career at PPG Industries, Inc. where he served as corporate director of environment, health and safety and PPG’s corporate counsel of environment health and safety.
King’s background includes previous leadership positions as the executive director for the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice, director of the Certificate Program in Environmental Law, Science and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, an environmental management consultant and an environmental attorney. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Duquesne University and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Program:
Allegheny County Riverfronts Project
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Recreation & Sports
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Adults
Program Description:
Allegheny County's riverfronts are destinations for its citizens and visitors. They provide recreation, conservation, and access opportunities while maintaining their place as important drivers in the region's industrial, commercial, and residential economies. PEC works closely with Allegheny County, Friends of the Riverfront and other partner organizations to implement specific projects along the riverfronts. Project Goals:
- To provide continuous access along the four rivers in Allegheny County (the Youghiogheny, the Monongahela, the Allegheny, and the Ohio).
- To conserve biologically, environmentally, and scenically important lands and islands along and in the rivers.
- To help municipalities maintain and/or improve the quality of riverfront development including impacts on water quality.
- To restore certain lands to a more environmentally sustainable state.
- To provide for a positive non-motorized recreational experience on and along the rivers.
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Water Trails
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Recreation & Sports
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Adults
Program Description:
Water trails are rivers and streams that have been formally mapped to identify boat launches, points of interest, and safety considerations for recreational boaters. Pennsylvania has thousands of miles of streams available for fishing and boating, and many of them are designated as water trails.
PEC manages the statewide water trails program, working in partnership with the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Fish and Boat Commission, and the National Park Service.
PEC helps communities develop water trails by providing technical assistance on how to create and maintain a water trail. In most cases, PEC helps on-the-ground project leaders. In some cases, PEC took the lead in creating the water trail (such as the Youghiogheny Water Trail and the Tidal Delaware River Water Trail).
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Trails and Greenways
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Recreation & Sports
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Adults
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PEC believes that greenways and trails are not just ways for people to enjoy and explore nature, we believe that trails make great commuting options, foster active lifestyles, and grow the economy. PEC works to complete regional trail networks throughout the state that link major trails with connections to communities. These trails include the Great Allegheny Passage, the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail and the East Coast Greenway Trail.
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Funding Needs
PEC’s western PA programs focus on three areas with specific project needs in each area.
1. Water Resources - Pennsylvania’s 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, along with our lakes, wetlands and aquifers provide more than our drinking supply and recreation: they are our economy, our heritage and our future. For over a century, we treated them with disdain, without regard to the impacts on human health or the ecology. Nearly 15,000 miles of stream in Pennsylvania are not drinkable, fishable or swimmable – 34 times the length of the Susquehanna River and 46 times the length of the Allegheny. PEC has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Water Resources, which addresses abandoned mine drainage, stormwater management and a program for trading credits for removing excess nutrients and sediment from streams.
A. Stormwater Management
2. Sustainable Communities - Pennsylvania was called “Penn’s Woods” for good reason, and we still have the wild resources, beautiful vistas and authentic communities with which people connect. But the livability and sustainability of our communities and landscapes are at risk every day. We are one of the slowest growing states, but we consume our cherished farms and natural places faster than any state except Wyoming. Our communities and landscapes are threatened by the loss of thriving downtowns, open space, wildlife habitat and connectivity between the places we live, work and play. PEC has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Communities, which addresses sustainable development, smart growth, land stewardship and access to our resources.
A. Smart Growth/ Sustainable Development
B. Land Stewardship
C. Access to resources
3. Energy & Climate - Foreign oil. Soaring costs. Global warming. Pennsylvania emits one percent of the world’s greenhouse gases – more than all but 22 nations and more than 105 developing nations combined. And we spend over $36 billion a year on energy. Clearly we need better energy efficiency, more renewable energy and improved technologies. Recognizing both the risks and opportunities these critical issues present, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Energy and Climate, which has three areas of emphasis: energy efficiency, alternative energy and climate change.
A. Climate Change – PEC is working with Allegheny County to develop a County Climate Change Roadmap
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